Launching a new online case status tracker for family class permanent residence applications
Canada needs immigration to drive our economy, help address labour shortages, and keep our communities thriving. The Government of Canada understands that to keep attracting talent as a destination of choice, we must remain committed to improving our client service...
Express entry upcoming changes in 2022
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are still in the process of evaluating its Express Entry strategy for 2022, according to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser. Express Entry is the main way Canada welcomes skilled and semi-skilled workers candidates who meet...
Ontario’s newest Human Capital Priorities draw invited candidates with CRS scores of 455 and up
Ontario's newest Human Capital Priorities draw invited candidates with CRS scores of 455 and up. On February 23, Ontario invited 773 Express Entry candidates working in targeted occupations to apply for a provincial nomination.Ontario invited candidates who had...
Canada pausing intake on Federal express entry invitations amid heavy backlog
Canada has placed a temporary pause on invitations for the skilled worker program through the Express Entry system. Even though Canada is in the course of a constant labor shortage, IRCC says the 2022 highly skilled immigration target of 110,500 new permanent...
Canada Officially Opens New Self-Regulatory Body For Immigration Consultants
The college is now the official regulator of immigration and citizenship advisors across the country. All Immigration consultants must have a valid license from the college to work with immigration affairs. Immigration Consultants celebrates the opening of the College...
Redesign of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021
In a move with massive implications for the processing of Canadian immigration applications, Ottawa is overhauling its National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. Under the changes to take effect in the second half of 2022, the NOC will move from a four-digit...
New immigration stream for international graduates of private career colleges
FREDERICTON (GNB) – Opportunities NB is piloting a new immigration stream to help support the province’s increasing labour needs, in collaboration with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Starting April 1, 2022, international students who graduate from one...
Quebec skilled workers now eligible for Bridging Open Work Permit
Quebec skilled worker applicants in Canada can now obtain a BOWP for an initial duration of 24 months. As of August 31, 2021, temporary foreign workers who reside in Quebec and have been selected by Quebec as skilled workers, are eligible, under certain conditions, to...
Citizenship applications can now be submitted online
The new online application is currently only open to single applicants. The gate will open to families later this year. Permanent residents of Canada can now apply for citizenship online. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a new online...
CANADIAN BORDER REOPENING ON SEPT. 7, 2021 FOR FULLY VACCINATED TRAVELLERS
Following the easing of restrictions to Americans starting August 9th, Canada will widely reopen its border for vaccinated international travellers on September 7, 2021. As of August 9th, the 3-night hotel...